Grammar School Faculty

Teacher

Grammar School

Job Summary

The Ecclesial School at Saint Alban’s offers a rich learning atmosphere, formative Christian community, and classical liberal arts curriculum to children of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Teachers bring this mission and vision to life each day in their lessons and learning activities, through the relationships they build with students and their parents, and by working together with colleagues as part of a faculty committed to professional growth.

All employees of The Ecclesial School:

• Affirm the Christian faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed, without exception, maintaining active membership in a local parish or congregation
• Endeavor to keep unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace by maintaining high standards of professional communication and commitment to redemptive conflict resolution
• Participate eagerly in the life of the school community, attending school activities as noted on the staff calendar
• Build relationships with colleagues, students and their families
• Prepare for and participate in professional development activities

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Study to internalize curriculum rather than simply reading from the teacher’s guide
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and learning activities
• Assess and report students' academic growth and progress toward educational goals
• Coach, train, mentor students in the essential habits of heart and mind that support growth in intellectual and moral virtue
• Maintain regular and timely communication with parents and school leaders concerning student growth and progress
• Support the school admissions process by assessing prospective students

Qualifications and Skills:

Character and Disposition

• Loves children and loves learning
• Actively engaged in the life of the Church
• Passionate about the mission and vision of The Ecclesial School
• Committed to professional growth in a collegial setting
• Maintains positive and professional communication with parents, students, families, and guests

Experience and Education

• Undergraduate degree (minimum B.A. or B.S.), with significant coursework in education or the classical liberal arts curriculum
• Experience teaching grammar school aged children (3-5 years preferred)
• Experience in highly social and relational context
• Experience in a classical Christian school as either teacher or student is preferred
• Experience in cross-cultural communication is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits, including health coverage and retirement
• Annually renewable work agreement
• Professional development